Endoscopic retrieval bag - a minimally traumatic tool for removing foreign bodies and polyps

Disposable Snare With Bag Alton Medical

When removing objects endoscopically, it is important that the surgeon not only be able to grasp bodies of different sizes and shapes with the instrument but also remove them carefully. The slipping of a foreign body is particularly dangerous, as it complicates visualization and re-access to the object, and prolongs the duration of the endoscopic intervention and its traumatic nature.

The retrieval bag has a special design that allows for the removal of various bodies without the risk of complications. Its parts:

  • The ergonomic handle makes the tool easy to use and control.
  • Strong loop.
  • A bag that does not stick together during use due to the hardness of the loop.

In many cases, surgeons prefer an endoscopic bag, because this instrument can remove even several objects during one procedure. саме петлі з сумкою для ендоскопії, тому що цим інструментом можна вилучити навіть декілька предметів протягом однієї процедури.

A loop with an endoscopic resection bag is used to remove polyps in the gastrointestinal tract; this method is safe for the patient and reduces the risk of bleeding.

Additional advantages of the tool:

  • Easy to carry in a bag without damage (important for tissues that are subsequently sent for pathological examination).
  • The flexibility of the bag (suitable for items of different shapes and volumes).
  • Safe extraction of sharp-edged bodies thanks to their isolation.

Endoscopic retrieval bag Alton Medical is made of high-quality and durable materials that are resistant to chemicals and mechanical factors.

Disposable snare with a bag - main advantages

Endoscopic Snare With Bag

Polyps can be removed in different ways - using loops, scissors, or forceps. A loop instrument allows you to quickly cut off a large formation at its base and remove it from the gastrointestinal tract using a bag. This method does not damage the walls and mucous membranes of the stomach or intestines, as well as the polyp tissue.

Single use retrieval bags Alton Medical have a number of advantages in use:

  • Protect patients from cross-infection with viral hepatitis B and C, HIV, and other diseases, as this instrument is used for only one endoscopic procedure.
  • Supplied in their own sterile packaging, they do not need to be disinfected before resection.
  • Reduces the cost of sterilization for a medical facility.
  • They don't lose their qualities during use, as they are not affected by physical factors (pressure and high temperature).
  • No additional time for sterilization and no special equipment in the medical facility (autoclaves).
  • They don't increase the risk of infection for healthcare workers during post-endoscopic handling, as they are immediately disposed of.
  • Increases patient adherence to examination and treatment in a particular healthcare facility, as disposable equipment is a significant advantage for many patients.

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